AboutAmy Expertise I am the owner/operator of a small scale mini rex rabbitry. I am also a member of the ARBA. I can answer questions about Mini Rex rabbits, breeding, care of kits, general care of rabbits both pet and brood stock/show, general genetics (or can point you in the right direction to finding that information). I also have a general knowledge of medical and behavioral aspects of owning rabbits, but I am not a vet, so can not diagnose your pet.
I can not answer questions about dressing out or eating rabbits, meat rabbits (other than general rabbit behavior). Even though I am a breeder I feel that pet rabbits should be spayed and neutered, but that does not mean I will not help a pet owner out who has a litter on the way, or in the nestbox.
Experience Owner/Operator of a small scale Mini Rex rabbitry. I have owned rabbits both as pets most of my life and have been a breeder for a year.
Organizations Member of the ARBA.
Education/Credentials full-time college student with a love for rabbits.
Expert: Amy Date: 7/8/2008 Subject: My bunny seems to be acting odd...
Question My bunny is normally really energetic but over the last week he would go through "ups and downs" where he was himself and then become depressed. Just this morning he wouldn't eat his favorite treats and his face is all wet. (like maybe he just isn't grooming himself like he normaly does) And now all he is doing is just lieing down, as if he's to tired to play.I'm taking him to the vet later but me and my husband are on a fixed income and I was wondering if this might clear itself up? like how a cold does in humans? Any help would be very appreciated. :(
Answer Colds, or "snuffles" in rabbits is usually a pretty serious thing. Getting them to the vet is a good idea, be sure to ask about payment options as alot of times vets will have them but won't advertise them. it could also be a blocked tear duct. However it is hard to say for sure not being able to see the rabbit, or familiar with its habits. You can check out this website, it has some more information on rabbits and health issues. http://www.welshrabbitry.com/health.html
Good Luck
Amy
